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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,243.10, 228,036.60 and 125,999.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,243.10, 228,036.60 and 125,999.10 is: 188,727.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,243.10 : 228,036.60 = 125,999.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,243.10/228,036.60 = 125,999.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,243.10x = 228,036.60 × 125,999.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,243.10x = 28,732,406,367.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,732,406,367.06/152,243.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,727.15

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